By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor A Springfield Township landmark will soon be heading to Warren. Last week, the Water Buffalo LVT-4 tank that has long sat in front of the Flint and Frizzen Gun Shop at 8735 Dixie Highway was donated to the Detroit Arsenal Armory, where it will soon be restored and then […]
A threatening message written on a bathroom wall last Thursday at Clarkston Junior High had the school in a temporary shelter-in-place while the threat was investigated. That morning, a message stating “I’m going to shoot up the school” was discovered and a message went out to CJHS families from Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor At the Oct. 10 Clarkston City Council meeting, council voted 5-0 to approve paid parking in the Depot Road lot by city hall. Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven said that now “the city can now move forward to realize additional revenue to better maintain our streets and sidewalks without floating […]
Independence Elementary first grade teachers and classes hosted a blood drive, “Be a Hero! Save a Liv!” in partnership with the America Red Cross on Oct. 14, in honor of one of their current first-grade students, Liv O’Connell, who has a rare blood disorder. The blood drive served an academic service learning project and at […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Two candidates are running for the 23rd District’s State Senator, a position that carries a four-year term, in the race that will be decided on Nov. 8. Incumbent Jim Runestad is being challenged by Una Hepburn. The Clarkston News sent both candidates the same questionnaire, and here is how […]
While some preparatory steps for the repaving of Clarkston Road have begun, the actual paving work was scheduled to occur on a Saturday or Sunday in early October, according to Clarkston City Manager Jonathan Smith, who said he will send out a notification as soon as he hears firm timing.
DTE tree trimming crews will be working in the Clarkston area over the next 6-8 weeks to remove tree branches that could potentially damage power lines in a winter storm. If access to your property is needed, DTE badged workers will knock on your door or leave a notice.
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor When Rudy’s Market closed more than a year ago at 9 S. Main Street, co-owner Robert Esshaki said that the plan was to reopen in 18-24 months as two restaurants, including utilizing the space one building down at 5 S. Main Street, the former Clarkston News building. Rudy’s closed […]
A pair of candidates are running for the representative seat in the 52nd District of the state legislature as part of the Nov. 8 general election. Current State Rep. Mike Harris is being contested by Robin McGregor. The Clarkston News sent both candidates the same questionnaire, and here is how each responded, in alphabetical order. […]
In addition to voting for public offices, local residents have four proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot. Oakland County Public Transportation Millage A proposal to authorize Oakland County to levy a millage for the purpose of funding public transportation services in Oakland County, including operating, maintaining, improving, and expanding transit services, creating and expanding new […]